What does it cost?
For The Citroen C5 is a stylish, quirky saloon that’s more refined than most rivals. There are some excellent diesel engines and decent equipment levels.
Against The steering and handling aren’t as rewarding as many rivals’ and the dashboard layout is confusing. Residual values are weak and ride comfort on top-end models is poor.
What Car? says
The Citroen C5 looks great, and few rivals can match it for refinement. Unfortunately, weak residuals, a fussy dash and sloppy handling count against it.
What Car? readers say
3.666667
There are 7 Citroën C5 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The pick of the range is the manual 1.6-litre diesel. It consumes a little more fuel than the semi-automatic e-HDi version, but this is letdown by its higher price and jerky gearshifts.
Entry-level VTR cars come equipped with the basics, including air-con, multi-function wheel, and cruise control. However, we reckon it’s worth stepping up to VTR+ to gain 16-inch alloys, Bluetooth and USB input and front fog lights. Adding the reasonably priced Techno Pack to this is also worthwhile as it includes navigation, colour screen, rear parking sensors and upgraded alloys.
Range-topping Exclusive cars add electric front seat adjustment, part-leather seats, laminated side glass and a hydropneumatic suspension system.
Whichever model you choose, big discounts are available, and these are needed because residual values are weak, even by the standards of this class.
Reader test team says:
Citroën C5 Saloon 2.0 HDi Exclusive 4dr
The C5 wont be to everyones taste, which for me is an advantage, it is well equiped with a rubish cup holder. I have done 60k in mine and understand…
4
out of 5 stars
Citroën C5 Saloon 2.0 HDi Exclusive 4dr
Looks: Lovely Turning Circle: Abysmal (I've driven more manouveurable boats) Spec: Lovely but hugely unreliable. Parking sensor has failed several…
1
out of 5 stars
Citroën C5 Saloon 2.0 HDi VTR+ 4dr
I have ran the C5 for the last 3 years as a company car, whilst happy with the ride and comfort of the car i can not wait to see the back of it, last…
2
out of 5 stars
Citroën C5 Saloon 1.6 HDi VTR+ 4dr
I have had my C5 for two months now. It is a smashing car and if you are looking for a saloon then make sure you check one out. There is no way i…
5
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Citroën C5 Saloon 1.6 HDi 110 VTR+ Nav 4dr
With our favourite engine and a good level of standard equipment, this is our favourite model in the C5 range.
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